Amanda
Obidike
General Manager at The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation
"Women Setting the Pace in Technology"
"Women Setting the Pace in Technology"
09 - 8:10 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Women Setting the Pace in Technology"
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Session: Women Setting the Pace in Technology
Now more than ever, it has become important for women to be intentional and step forward, be more self-confident, and claim a seat at the table. Naturally, tables are not given to people, and most times, are merit-based.As young women, what can you do to earn this table? How can you increase your confidence at work and still be lovable, firm and assertive? Are you mentorable?
These are key questions with answers that can demystify the confidence narrative for women at the workplace.
The session will be very interactive because I will love the opportunity to conduct a poll, design a vision board and more time for Q and As.
The session is also very important because leaders need to work together to create equal opportunities for all to maximize the potential of the workplace and shift from leadership development to inclusive leadership development.
Key Takeaways
- Advancing and Excelling in technology
- Building your confidence as a budding woman in technology
- The power of allyship and mentoring
Bio
Amanda Obidike is an accomplished non-profit leader and Data Scientist with 10 years experience in directing social enterprises, start-ups and complex organizations in Africa, Europe and MENA Nations. She is the General Manager of the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation. Her role at SEOF combines her passion for social innovation, youth development, reform in education curriculum, technology, and building new programs. She holds a Masters in Business Management from IBMI, Berlin and Certification in Economic policy making from IE Business School, Spain.Recently, she became a Techwomen Awardee, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). In 2021, she became a Global 20 Goldman Sachs Fellowship Winner and emerged Winner in the UK’s foremost award, the FDM EveryWoman in Technology, Tech For Good Category. In 2020, she was given the Technology Rising Star Award by WOC, Michigan for successfully championing diversity in technology and innovation for the girl child. She has also been celebrated by Forbes Science as an African changing the culture fabric for young talents to embrace opportunities in Science and Technology.
Amanda has led Strategy Development and Execution, Humanitarian responses and has served as the African Union (AU) CESASTEM Cluster for driving Educator reforms, policies and instructional pedagogy in STEM across 21 African countries. She serves as a Mentor in the New York Academy of Science and Cherie Blair Foundation, Global thinkers for Women where she lends her voice and knowledge to serve as a role model to girls in Africa. She also currently serves on the Leadership Board of the Nigerian Global Affairs Council, STEMi Makers of Africa, Innovation Village, Kenya and as a Trustee at the MAI Foundation for Women Empowerment and Advocacy Center.
